The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Diesel Engine designed for the DPU 4045H, DPU 4545H, DPU 5045H, and DPU 5545H series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a factory-sourced component, this engine assembly meets the original engineering specifications Wacker Neuson set for these heavy-duty diesel-powered compaction machines. Fitment spans a wide range of DPU variants including He, Heh, Hec, Hech, Heap, and US-market configurations, making this a widely applicable power unit across the DPU 4000 and 5000 series lineup. Verify your machine's model and serial number against the fitment list before ordering to confirm this is the correct engine for your unit.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Engine Assembly — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this diesel engine is manufactured to the exact output, displacement, and mounting specifications required by the DPU 4045H, 4545H, 5045H, and 5545H compactors.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Mounts to the original engine deck and connects to the existing drivetrain and exciter assembly without improvised adaptation, preserving the machine's original compaction force and performance characteristics.
- Broad DPU Series Coverage — Fits multiple variants across the DPU 4000 and DPU 5000 series, including He, Heh, Hec, Hech, Heap, US-spec, and ZF-equipped configurations.
- Full Power Restoration — A failed or worn diesel engine results in loss of centrifugal force, erratic compaction, or complete shutdown; installing this replacement restores the compactor to full operational output for trench backfill, aggregate base, and soil compaction work.
- Fuel System Integrity — As the machine's primary power source, using a correctly matched diesel engine ensures the fuel system, throttle linkage, and governor operate within designed parameters — critical on reversible plates that cycle under load in confined compaction zones.
The diesel engine is the primary power source for the DPU series reversible vibratory plate compactor, driving the exciter unit that generates the compaction force delivered through the baseplate. On reversible plate compactors like the DPU 4045H and DPU 5545H, the engine must maintain consistent torque output to allow the operator to control forward and reverse travel direction under load. When the engine loses compression, develops fuel delivery issues, or fails entirely, compaction performance drops immediately and the machine becomes inoperable — making a like-for-like engine replacement the most reliable path back to full productivity.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000220375 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0220375 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Diesel Engine |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| V.Plate DPU 5045Heap | DPU 5045H | 5000610046, 5000610052 |
| DPU4045 | DPU 4045H | 5000610064 |
| DPU5545Heh | DPU5545Heh | 5100009652 |
| DPU5545Hehap | DPU5545Hehap | 5100009654 |
| DPU5545Hech | DPU5545Hech | 5100009655, 5100051523 |
| DPU4545Heh | DPU4545Heh | 5100009659 |
| DPU4545Hech | DPU4545Hech | 5100015429, 5100051522 |
| DPU5545He | DPU5545He | 5100016947 |
| DPU5545Heap | DPU5545Heap | 5100016949 |
| DPU5545Hec | DPU5545Hec | 5100016950 |
| DPU4545He | DPU4545He | 5100016951 |
| DPU4545Hec | DPU4545Hec | 5100016953 |
| DPU5545HECH US | DPU5545Hech US | 5100016948 |
| DPU4545HECH US | DPU4545Hech US | 5100016952 |
| DPU4545Hechzf | DPU4545Hechzf | 5100022112 |
| DPU 5045He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5045He US | 5000610367 |
| DPU4545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 4545He | 5000610347 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545He | DPU 5545He | 5000610351 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 5545Heap | DPU 5545Heap | 5000610353 |
| DPU5545He-VIBROPLATE | DPU 5545He US | 5000610402 |
| Vibratory Plate DPU 4545He US | DPU 4545He US | 5100000679 |
| Vibratory Plate | DPU 5545Hec | 5100005859 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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